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This article below was published by BDlive: BY BEKEZELA PHAKATHI, 30 AUGUST 2016, 20:35 THE controversial Films and Publications Amendment Bill, which seeks to regulate the digital distribution of films and games, has been widely criticised by various stakeholders who have deemed it unconstitutional. The Portfolio Committee on Communications is this week holding public hearings […]

This article below was published by RNEWS: BY CHARL BOSCH – JULY 26, 2016 The South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) and Rigtht2Know Campaign have described the Labour Court’s ruling to reverse the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s dismissal of four journalists, as a significant victory and one which reaffirms media freedom in South Africa. Earlier […]

This article below was published by IOL: NEWS / 28 Jun ’16, 07:07am Chelsea Geach Cape Twon – The suddent resignation of SABC acting chief executive Jimi Matthews has been hailed by groups across the country as a move of integrity amidst crisis at the national broadcaster. From political parties to non-governmental organisations and advocacy groups, […]

The Right2Know Campaign has accused SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng of doing the leading party’s bidding. Published: June 20, 2016, 1:40 p.m. by Nushera Soodyal A group of about 15 people are gathered outside the public broadcaster’s studios on K E Masinga Road today protesting against what the organisation calls its self censorship. Last month Motsoeneng […]

This article below was published by GroundUp: Meetings have taken place in Johannesburg and Cape Town. PE is next. By Stephanie Kelly 3 June 2016 A forum on Thursday led by a University of the Western Cape post-doctorate fellow and the Right2Know (R2K) Campaign discussed solutions to access to communication in South Africa. The group consisted […]

On Monday, 9 May, the Cape Times and other Independent Media titles carried an editorial by Karima Brown and Vukani Mde. It requires, and deserves, close scrutiny. The following opinion piece appeared on the Daily Maverick. On Monday, 9 May, the Cape Times and other Independent Media titles carried an editorial by Karima Brown and […]

The following letter was sent to Independent Group senior editors Karima Brown and Vukani Mde: Dear Editors, I refer to your editorial “‘Celebrating’ media freedom a misnomer”. The Right2Know Campaign would agree with much of the piece, which recognises that media freedom and media diversity are two sides of the same coin – a founding […]

This article below was published by IOL: NEWS/SOUTH-AFRICA/GAUTENG / 28 April 2016 at 11:27am By: VUYO MKIZE Johannesburg – “Phantsi nge secrecy, phantsi!” they chanted. “Stop spying on us!” their posters read. Behind the yellow police- barricade tape blocking them from the very institution they were picketing against, a Right2Know (R2K) group remained resolute in their mission. […]

This article below was published by itweb: By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, News journalist Johannesburg, 28 Apr 2016 Government’s highly-criticised national Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security Bill (cyber security Bill) will “shortly be taken through the Parliamentary process ahead of implementation”. This is the word from minister in the State Security Agency (SSA), David Mahlobo, who delivered […]

This article below was published by EWN: The campaign is calling on state institutions to stop the abuse of its surveillance capabilities. Monique Mortlock | 8 days ago CAPE TOWN – The Right to Know (R2K) campaign is calling on state institutions to stop the abuse of its surveillance capabilities. Today, a group of activists from the […]